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Καὶ ἰδοὺ γυνὴ, αἱμορροοῦσα δώδεκα ἔτη, προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ· (Matthew 9:20)

This verse introduces the woman with the flow of blood who comes to Jesus secretly. The grammar paints a vivid scene: participial phrases compress her condition and action into the background of the main verb, while the dramatic interjection ἰδού invites the reader to witness the moment. Each grammatical choice heightens the tension and underscores the woman’s faith.

Exclamatory Attention: Καὶ ἰδού

The particle ἰδού (“behold”) functions as a narrative spotlight, drawing attention to what follows. Matthew often uses ἰδού to introduce sudden or significant events.… Learn Koine Greek